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Economic Profile
In 2013, the Netherlands had an estimated GDP of USD 880.54 billion. It is the fifth largest economy in Europe and is the continent’s fifth largest exporter. Inflation was running at 2.9% in 2013 and unemployment at 7.1%. It is estimated to be the 16th largest economy in the world.
In 2009, the economy suffered a shock when it shrank 4% due to the global financial crisis. It grew in 2010 by 1.6% but slowed again in 2011 due to sluggish domestic consumption and the stagnant housing market. The Eurozone crisis added to the country's woes through 2012 and 2013 with the economy still in recession. The central bank of the Netherlands has predicted a slow return to growth over 2014-2015. The economy is still burdened by high private debt and government austerity measures that have suppressed domestic spending. In November 2013 the credit rating was downgraded from AAA to AA+ due to worries concerning growth prospects.
Its export partners by volume are Germany, Belgium, France, the UK and Italy. As for imports the main partners are Germany, China, Belgium, the UK, Russia, the US and France.
Industry Analysis
Dividing industry into the three sectors, agriculture provides 2.0% of GDP with industry contributing 23.9% and services a very large 74.2%. Industries with worldwide reputation include agro industries, metal and engineering, petroleum and chemicals, and micro electronics. Companies well known around the world included in the top 10 list of Dutch countries are: ING Insurance, Royal Philips Electronics, Akzo Nobel Chemical, and Royal KPN Telecommunications.
Agro industries
Profits in the agricultural sector are very high. It contributed USD 9 billion to GDP in 2011. The use of agricultural surface area extremely intense and the sector is highly mechanised. Around 61% of production is exported. Main crops include cereals, potatoes and horticultural products such as cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce. Multinational Company Unilever is of the leading players in the Dutch agricultural sector. Market research reports are optimistic about growth in the period 2011 to 2016 with an average figure of 2.5% rising to USD 10.2 billion by the end of this period.
Gas industry
The Netherlands produce 30% of Europe’s natural gas, making it the continent’s second largest producer and the 10th largest in the world. In 2010, it produced 25.3 billion cubic meters of gas. The country has a highly developed distribution pipeline system stretching over 136,000 kilometres. Continued growth in the industry of around 1.8% on average is expected until 2016, reaching a level of USD 11.8 billion by the end of this period.
Petrochemicals
The Netherlands is one of the largest producers of petrochemicals in the world based around the city of Rotterdam. In 2013, the country had the capacity to produce the following in millions of tonnes: ethylene (3.98), PVC (675,00), polystyrene (95,000), polypropylene (780,000), and polyethylene terephthalate (450,000).
Although the industry is seeing profits narrow due to higher oil prices and keen prices for products, it is still attracting inward investment from economies such as Thailand. The biggest name in the sector is the renowned Royal Dutch Shell Group.
Food and beverages
With its strong agricultural sector it is no surprise that the country adds value to its products through the processing of food and beverages. Products such as alcoholic drinks, bread, breakfast cereals, confectionary and fruit juices are all well known. Market leaders include brewers such as Heineken. Founded in 1864 and operating 190 breweries in 70 countries, the company it the 3rd largest brewer in the world. Latest figures for the sector show strength of the market up to 2009 with Alcoholic drinks work around USD 14.1billion, dairy products USD 7.9billion and confectionary USD 2.1 billion.
Services
This is a diverse sector of the economy with contributions from transportation, distribution, logistics, banking and insurance.
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The Netherlands: market of refined cotton-seed oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... semi-structured interviews). The report on the refined cotton-seed oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of refined groundnut oil and its fractions
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... the report is to describe the state of the refined groundnut oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... Value chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of refined maize oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the refined maize oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of refined olive oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the refined olive oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of refined palm oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the refined palm oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of refined rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... is to describe the state of the refined rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of refined soya-bean oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... semi-structured interviews). The report on the refined soya-bean oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of refined sugar in solid form
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the refined sugar in solid form market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes
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... semi-structured interviews). The report on the roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of rolled, flaked, hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled cereal grains (excluding rice)
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... a comprehensive overview of the rolled, flaked, hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled cereal grains (excluding rice) market in the Netherlands and a forecast for ... and accurate data and calculations. If you are interested in the rolled, flaked, hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled cereal grains (excluding rice) ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... -structured interviews). The report on the rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of sausages and similar products of meat, offal or blood
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... semi-structured interviews). The report on the sausages and similar products of meat, offal or blood market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of semi-milled or wholly milled rice
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of skimmed milk powder
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the skimmed milk powder market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of soups, broths and preparations therefor
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... of the report is to describe the state of the soups, broths and preparations therefor market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of soya-bean oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... the report is to describe the state of the soya-bean oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of soya-bean oilcake and other solid residues
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... -structured interviews). The report on the soya-bean oilcake and other solid residues market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of spirits obtained from distilled grape wine or grape marc
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... is to describe the state of the spirits obtained from distilled grape wine or grape marc market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa
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... of the report is to describe the state of the sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of sunflower seed oilcake and other solid residues
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... -structured interviews). The report on the sunflower seed oilcake and other solid residues market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of sunflower-seed and safflower oil and their fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... is to describe the state of the sunflower-seed and safflower oil and their fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of sweetened condensed or evaporated milk
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the sweetened condensed or evaporated milk market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... and structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of tomato puree and paste
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the tomato puree and paste market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: market of uncooked pasta (containing eggs)
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... of the report is to describe the state of the uncooked pasta (containing eggs) market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of unsweetened and non-flavoured potable waters, ice and snow
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... report presents a comprehensive overview of the unsweetened and non-flavoured potable waters, ice and snow market in the Netherlands and a forecast for ... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of unsweetened condensed or evaporated milk
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the unsweetened condensed or evaporated milk market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of unsweetened mineral waters and aerated waters
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... the report is to describe the state of the unsweetened mineral waters and aerated waters market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of vegetable by-products and waste for animal consumption
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... semi-structured interviews). The report on the vegetable by-products and waste for animal consumption market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of vermouth and other flavoured wine
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the vermouth and other flavoured wine market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of vinegar and substitutes for vinegar
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... of the report is to describe the state of the vinegar and substitutes for vinegar market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... Value chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of virgin olive oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the virgin olive oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of whey and modified whey
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of whole milk powder or full cream powder
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the whole milk powder or full cream powder market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of whole raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... is to describe the state of the whole raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: molasses market
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... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis of ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the molasses market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: molluscs market
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... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis of ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the molluscs market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: muesli preparations market
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the muesli preparations market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: non-alcoholic beverages market
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the non-alcoholic beverages market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: non-processed cheese market
US$ 1,999.00
... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the non-processed cheese market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: orange juice market
US$ 1,999.00
... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the orange juice market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: pasta market
US$ 1,999.00
... market participants (gathered by semi-structured interviews). The report on the pasta market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: pineapple juice market
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the pineapple juice market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: potato starch market
US$ 1,999.00
... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the potato starch market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
May 2024
100 pages
